Electro-polishedChannels and gratings are electropolished. This process creates a shiny defect-free surface which minimizes cleaning and maintenance for a high class finish. The textured appearance of the grate is still visible after electro-polishing and helps reduce the appearance of finger prints and soap residue.A linear shower channel drain, such as QuARTz by ACO, provide a number of advantages over circular point drains. First of all, flexibility in positioning allows you to place the shower channel drain in the center of a shower or other wet area, against the walls, or let it act as the threshold. As a threshold, it becomes the water barrier that keeps dry zones dry. This allows for more of an open floor plan and traffic flow because it allows the shower or other wet area to be open, without the need of a door.QuARTz linear shower channel drains come in standard tile widths which mean all those tricky, complicated tile cuts around radii to make something fit are eliminated. The innovation of a flat, shower channel adds to the aesthetic beauty of your bathroom area. The layout can be more open and uncluttered by doors and doorway thresholds that were in place to be water barriers. Now that your floor has its own water barrier in the form of a QuARTz linear shower channel drain, that shower door is no longer needed.QuARTz linear shower channel drains have a distinctive, attractive European design. Drains are available in 28", 32", 36", 40", 48" and 55" lengths. In combination, it is likely that any area where you would like to have a linear shower channel fills the space, can be done. With eight different slot designs, and two types of finishes, there is a design and finish to fit all styles and tastes. QuARTz linear shower channel drains come in either electro-polished, stainless steel and oil-rubbed bronze.Quartz Linear Drain Technical Product SupportShower Channel Joisted Wood Floor InstallationShower Channel Concrete Slab InstallationWatch the Video's